# Demographics & Identity — 2551, NSW

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: 2551, NSW (Postcode)

A typical resident in postcode 2551 is 53 years old, making this area far older than the national figure of 38. The population has grown by 7.7% since 2011 to reach 3,718 people. It is a community with a high proportion of seniors and a strong Indigenous presence.

The typical person here is 53, which is far older than the New South Wales average of 39. This age has trended upwards, with residents becoming 5 years older since 2011.

About 7.9% of people are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. Additionally, people in de facto relationships make up 13.7% of the area, which is higher than most other similar places.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 32.2% of the population, a figure far above the national average and 10 points higher than in 2011. Meanwhile, children under 15 make up 15.9%, which is a little below the state and national figures.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 3,718 | +7.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 53 yrs | +10.4% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 7.9% | +11.9% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 32.2% | +46.2% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.9% | -3.8% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 13.7% | +21.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 32.2%, Older adults (45–64) 27.8%, Young adults (25–44) 16.4%, Children (0–14) 15.9%, Youth (15–24) 8.0%

**Marital status** — Married 43.3%, Never married 31.6%, Divorced 12.1%, Widowed 9.0%, Separated 3.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2551/2551-nsw/topic/demographics-identity